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Liberate the Lane on the Auckland Harbour Bridge!

We call on Waka Kotahi to free up one lane on the Auckland Harbour Bridge for walking and cycling, for a more resilient and connected transport network for people in Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland.

Long Term Plan Submission Guide 24/34

Auckland Council’s Long Term Plan (10-Year Budget) for 2024 – 2034 is up for consultation, and it’s a big read! We’ve identified the bits of their proposal that relate to […]

We deserve better! Show your support for Katoa, Ka Ora Speed Management Plan

At the Auckland Transport Board meeting in February 2024 was the finalisation of Katoa, Ka Ora: Auckland’s speed management plan 2024 – 2027. This follows earlier mahi, over 2020 to […]

Mar 12, 2024
Coalition’s Land Transport Policy A Missed Opportunity

The coalition government’s draft Government Policy Statement on Land Transport (GPS), released this week, has turned a blind eye to walking and cycling and forgoes the congestion, climate change and […]

Mar 05, 2024
The Truth about Raised Pedestrian Crossings

There’s been a lot of confusion in the media recently, especially surrounding raised pedestrian crossings. Bike Auckland has put together some crucial facts about these projects to help clear things […]

Cheers to the Minister for Transport for promising us an accessible and reliable Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland

MP Simeon Brown (Minister for Transport and Tāmaki Makaurau Auckland) delivered this speech to the Committee for Auckland on Friday 9 February, which included his vision for transport in Tāmaki […]

Bike Auckland is now on Benevity! 

We work every day to ensure that the voice of all people who ride bikes (or want to) is heard. We use all donations carefully in our efforts to make […]

Decorate thy bike parking with yarn – a ‘How-to’ guide from Yarn for Pride

Every year, in celebration of Pride Month (February) and the growing local cycle facilities, Rainbow Riders Tāmaki Makaurau create ‘Yarn for Pride’, decorating the cycle parking along Karangahape road with colourful and funky knitted or crocheted scarves. Not only does it bring a smile to passers-by, but it’s also easy for beginner knitters and crocheters to get involved.

Want to do something similar or get involved? Read on for some tips.

Inclusive Cycling Report 2023

In 2023, as part of our Inclusive Cycling project funded by Hoe Ki Angitū (Waka Kotahi Innovation Fund), Bike Auckland commissioned Grab Your Wheels, Let’s Travel to compile a report on the […]

How to unlock more multimodal trips

Thanks to Shaun Baker, an urban planner with experience working in transport planning and resource management, for letting us share this article. One of my favourite ways to explore our […]

Dec 08, 2023

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